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Iran-Israel Conflict Rises |
Iran fired more than 100 drones and ballistic missiles in a counterattack against Israel yesterday, prompting air raid sirens and emergency measures in Jerusalem and nearby areas. The retaliation came after Israel deployed over 200 aircraft and dropped over 330 munitions on roughly 100 military and nuclear sites in Iran, killing at least three top military officers. The attack appeared to be the biggest faced by Iran since its war with Iraq in the 1980s. See live updates here.
Israel says its operation aims to halt Iran’s progress toward developing nuclear weapons. Iran has enriched its uranium stockpile to nearly 60% purity (read breakdown), short of the 90% purity needed for weapons but well above the 3.67% used for civilian purposes like power, medicine, or research. President Donald Trump, whose administration has been holding talks with Iranian officials, has urged Iran to sign a deal to curb its nuclear program. Meanwhile, the US military reportedly helped Israel intercept Iran's airstrikes. Compare Iran's and Israel's militaries here.
In related news, major airlines canceled or rerouted thousands of flights to avoid the region, and oil prices rose over 7% due to concerns about supply disruptions. Iran is among the world's top 10 oil producers. |
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Black box recovered from site of fatal Air India plane crash.
Indian officials hope the device, which records flight data, will help determine why the London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area less than a minute after takeoff Thursday afternoon local time. Of the 242 souls on board, only one—a 40-year-old British man in seat 11A—survived. The number of ground casualties is at least eight as of this writing, as officials use DNA from family members to identify victims. See our previous write-up on the tragedy here.
Protesters expected to take to the streets across the US today.
Millions of people in an estimated 2,000 US cities are expected to participate in "No Kings" protests today in response to the Trump administration's policies. Cities include Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Phoenix, and Philadelphia. No protests are planned for Washington, DC, as of this writing, where a military parade will be held to commemorate the US Army’s 250th anniversary (read previous write-up). See parade preparation photos here.
US House passes bill to claw back $9.4B in previously approved funding.
The House of Representatives narrowly passed the bill to rescind $9.4B in funding that Congress had already approved. The package revokes $8.3B in foreign aid and $1.1B allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. All but four Republicans voted in favor, with Democrats opposing. The bill now heads to the Senate, where only a simple majority is required to send it to President Donald Trump's desk for signing.
World's largest meatpacker debuts on the New York Stock Exchange.
Brazilian meat giant JBS began trading on the NYSE Friday, with shares opening at $13.65, valuing the company at roughly $30B. The market cap surpasses rival Tyson Foods, which is valued at close to $20B. The move is part of JBS' plan to access broader investment and comes after its parent company's corruption and bribery scandals. Last year, JBS made roughly $77B in revenue and $2B in net income.
Oilers and Panthers face off in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final tonight.
The Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers tonight (8 pm ET, TNT) after a comeback Thursday that tied the Stanley Cup Final series 2-2. Trailing by three goals after the first period, the scoreless Oilers rallied to win in overtime. Edmonton is the first Stanley Cup finalist in over 100 years to win after such a deficit, keeping it in the hunt to become the first Canadian team since 1993 to win the Cup. Both teams, which played in last year’s final, need two more wins to secure the 2025 title.
NASA researchers find link between Earth’s magnetic field and oxygen levels.
For the past 540 million years, the strength of the geomagnetic field has risen in tandem with the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere. The newly discovered correlation may offer insights into the conditions necessary for life on other planets. However, it remains unclear which influences the other, or if both are governed by an outside factor, such as tectonic rearrangements caused by supercontinents like Pangaea. NASA researchers are exploring this question next.
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Doctor’s advice in the delivery room soothes a nervous new father. (More)
Social clubs help seniors in New York and Cleveland forge friendships. (More)
Woman relights her birthday candles to celebrate a young "birthday twin" she meets at a restaurant. (More, w/video)
NBA player gifts $2,500 to five random people, and one pays it forward. (More)
Years after man's last meal at diner with his mom, a New York bartender invited him to sit at their old table. (More, w/audio) |
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Today, we're sharing a story from reader Carol F. in Essex, Montana.
"I had an extremely difficult delivery and was in the hospital over a week. My husband was in the Air Force and was being sent from Texas to Washington State for training. We were driving a pickup and pulling a car."
"We stopped at a small diner to eat. The baby would sleep when the car was moving and scream when it stopped. I was trying to eat my meal and juggle the screaming baby. I myself was still sick and very weak. The waitress came over and asked if she could hold the baby while I ate. She walked the floor with him the entire time. What a blessing to me."
What act(s) of kindness did you experience this week? Tell us here. |
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